Sunday, June 6, 2010

US Senate Vacancies--June 1st, 2010

Revised: June 01, 2010 at 8:49 AM

Offices within the United States Senate are equal opportunity employers.

211059
PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBER -
Moderate Democratic Senator seeks Professional Staff Member to handle foreign affairs and defense issues on a subcommittee staff, including Department of Defense waste, fraud, and abuse issues. Candidates should have a TS clearance and several years of experience handling national security issues in a House or Senate office. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

211058
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT -
Senator Jack Reed seeks a Legislative Assistant to handle energy, environment, and related issues. This is not an entry-level position. Previous Capitol Hill experience and expertise in these issues are required and Rhode Island ties are preferred. Qualified candidates will also have strong writing, analytical, negotiation, and organizational skills; the ability to initiate and undertake multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced office atmosphere; and sound political judgment. The Legislative Assistant will be expected to handle relevant constituent matters. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senateposition@gmail.com.  In the text of your email, please indicate your Capitol Hill experience and whether you have any ties to Rhode Island. Applicants who do not include this information in their email will not be considered. No phone calls please. Deadline for applying is June 11th.

211057
CHIEF CLERK -
Nonpartisan office seeks Chief Clerk to provide general administrative and IT support for the office. Responsibilities include overseeing office budget, preparing vouchers for payment of office expenses and travel reimbursements, maintaining personnel files, procuring and maintaining office equipment, serving as intern coordinator, and archiving office records. Applicants must be detail-oriented, have strong organizational skills, and work well under pressure. Position requires discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive matters. Strong writing and communication skills are necessary. Prior Senate experience required; committee experience preferred. Please email cover letter, resume, and writing sample to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

211056
PRESS ASSISTANT -
A bipartisan congressional committee seeks a Press Assistant to work alongside an experienced communications team to develop press releases, talking points, and an active media strategy. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, compiling daily press clips, screening incoming media inquiries, managing the chair’s media schedule, sending advisories and releases, drafting a monthly e-newsletter, and maintaining a multimedia website. Candidates must possess strong writing skills including the ability to write on deadline and synthesize complex financial issues. No phone calls please. Please email cover letter, resume, and writing sample to Senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

211055
RESEARCH ASSISTANT -
Midwestern Democratic Senator has an immediate opening for a Research Assistant. Candidates should be detail-oriented, have strong written and verbal communication skills, and be familiar with the legislative process. Knowledge of banking and tax issues is desirable. Hill experience is a plus. Please e-mail a cover letter, resume, and brief writing sample to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

211054
LEGAL FELLOW -
Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Contracting Oversight (Democratic staff) seeks law student or recent graduate to help staff with investigations, research, hearings, and administrative tasks. Fellowship is unpaid. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

211053
SCHEDULER -
Northwest Democratic Senator seeks highly organized, and detail oriented person to serve as Scheduler. This position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and creatively solve problems. Primary duties include, but are not limited to, working directly with the Member and senior management to create Member’s schedule, managing the Member’s out of state travel, and working with staff to ensure briefing materials are prepared for meetings and events. Ideal candidate will possess strong oral and written communication skills, ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality, be resourceful and team oriented, and available to work long hours as necessary. Hill experience strongly recommended. Salary consideration will be commensurate with experience. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line by close of business June 14, 2010.

211052
ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN -
Senate Democratic Office seeks Administrative Intern to assist in operating office telephones, greeting office visitors, processing communication, aiding in office research, and creating and maintaining excel databases. Applicant should have strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Applicant must be able to start in early June, and should be available to continue through mid -August. This position is unpaid. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

211051
ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER -
Republican Senator is seeking a responsible, organized Administrative Manager with excellent communication skills to handle all administrative aspects of the office. Tasks required are maintaining staff leave and travel records, maintaining office budget and processing vouchers for office expenses, procuring supplies and equipment, intern recruitment and supervision, advertisement of office vacancies, recommending appropriate candidates for interviews, and other special projects that are required occasionally. Candidate will coordinate operations with the state office and will act as the Office Emergency Coordinator. This individual will work closely with the Deputy Chief of Staff to facilitate successful office operations. Applicants must have superior organizational skills, strong people skills, poise, multitasking ability, and patience. Please e-mail a cover letter specifying salary requirement and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

211050
CORRESPONDENCE MANAGER -
Democratic Senator seeks Correspondence Manager to serve as a member of the legislative team. The position will be responsible for managing and processing large flow of incoming and outgoing communications, working closely with the Legislative Correspondents, Legislative Assistants, and Legislative Director in helping to expedite appropriate timely responses, and managing special and routine projects for the Legislative Director. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, sorting and distributing incoming communications; data-entry into the Correspondence Management System (experience with IQ preferred); managing mailing projects; producing regular mail reports for LD and Chief of Staff; managing letter sign off for both constituent mail and executive correspondence; developing plans to respond to mail surges; maintaining an organized archive of constituent mail, working with CMS vendor to troubleshoot database problems; and other projects as assigned by the LD. Applicants should have strong writing skills, attention to detail, interpersonal skills, broad-ranging interest in the workings of Congress and knowledge of public policy debates. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

211049
STAFF ASSISTANT -
Western Republican Senator seeks reliable, personable, and professional individual for entry level position. This position includes but is not limited to running errands for the Senator’s personal assistant, logging constituent inquiries into a correspondence database, sorting and delivering mail, and processing outgoing constituent letters. Applicants must be able to work well in a fast pace environment, and have excellent written and communication skills. A recent college graduate is preferred. Applicants should email resume and cover letter to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov.

211048
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT -
Northeastern Democrat seeks Legislative Assistant to handle tax and budget related issues. Hill experience required. Candidate will have proven experience in tax, budget, and economic policy. Candidate must have extensive knowledge of tax and federal budget process. Qualified applicants will have excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be able to multi-task and turn around work product quickly. Salary commensurate with experience. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

211042
COMMITTEE LABOR COUNSEL -
The Democratic Labor Policy Office of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee is seeking a Labor Counsel. Responsibilities include drafting legislation, planning legislative strategy, building coalitions, preparing for hearings, and writing memos, speeches, and talking points. Interested applicants must be strong writers and independent self-starters who work well in a fast-paced environment. Applicants must have a background in labor and employment law. Those with strong backgrounds with the National Labor Relations Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act are particularly encouraged to apply. Capitol Hill or other political experience is also a plus. To apply, please e-mail cover letter, resume and references to majoritylaborcounsel@gmail.com.  Our office is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation..

211037
CORRESPONDENCE MANAGER -
Senator Alexander is seeking a Correspondence Manager to draft/edit letters, supervise a team of Legislative Correspondents, oversee the constituent mail system, and assist in research projects. Applicants should be well organized and strong writers -- preferably with experience as a Legislative Correspondent in the House or Senate. Tennessee ties required. Please email resume, cover letter and writing sample to employment@alexander.senate.gov.

211033
FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISOR -
Republican committee office seeks aggressive staff member with proven experience in financial services, banking, tax, budget, and economic policy. Candidates must have extensive knowledge of financial laws and Federal budget process. Qualified applicants will have excellent oral and written communication skills, be aggressive and innovative thinker, and able to work well in an extremely fast-paced office. Capitol Hill and Administration oversight experience preferred. Salary commensurate with experience. Please e-mail cover letter, resume, references, and two writing samples to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

211032
ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST -
Senate Committee is seeking an Administrative Specialist to assist Systems Administrator and Office Manager. Duties include but are not limited to (1) assisting Systems Administrator with IT/Web support and troubleshooting related problems regarding computers and other office equipment and (2) assisting Office Manager with preparing daily digest of mail received for circulation daily to staff; assisting with hearing preparation; maintaining inventory of office supplies; and supporting mailroom operations. Ideal candidate should have familiarity with Excel and Sharepoint. Experience with web posting is a plus. Candidates must be dependable, professional, organized, possess attention to detail, have an aptitude for technology and a demonstrated ability to handle matters of a sensitive and confidential nature. Salary commensurate with experience. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

211030
DEPUTY PRESS SECRETARY -
Moderate Democratic Senator seeks communications professional to serve as Deputy Press Secretary. The ideal applicant will be an excellent writer and editor with a proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment and build upon innovative new media strategies. Duties include supervision of the daily news clips; hands-on role in maintaining the Senator’s new media presence; developing website content; and drafting and editing news releases, talking points and op-eds. Experience working with web development, social networking tools, video production and mass e-mail communication is required. Duties also include planning and staffing the Senator for Washington and in-state media events, as well as regular in-state travel. This is not an entry-level position: at least two years of professional communications experience is required, and on-the-record or Hill experience is preferred. The position reports to the Communications Director in Washington. For consideration, send cover letter, resume and two writing samples to deputypresssec@gmail.com.
211029
SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE SENATOR -
Republican Senator seeks a highly motivated individual to handle advance, logistics and driving. Good interpersonal and political skills necessary. The ideal candidate will be professional, dependable, detail-oriented, and possess strong oral and written communication skills. Additionally, the successful candidate will have the ability to exercise discretion, prioritize tasks and follow through while maintaining composure under pressure. Long hours and possible travel may be required. Some Hill experience preferred. Office is an equal opportunity employer. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to specassistant@gmail.com.
211028
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT -
Senator Scott P. Brown is seeking a Legislative Assistant to handle health, education, welfare, social security, and children and family related issues. Applicants must have strong background in these areas and strong research, writing and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Ties to Massachusetts are a plus and Hill experience, preferably in the Senate, is required. Please email resume and cover letter to scottbrownresumes@gmail.com

211025
GRANTS AND SPECIAL PROJECTS INTERN -
Senior Northeast Democratic Senator seeks a summer intern to assist grants director. Responsibilities include conducting research of federal and state grant programs, writing letters of support on behalf of organizations seeking federal and state grant funding, and other general administrative support as necessary. This internship will provide some legislative policy exposure, but it will provide considerable insight into critical federal and state funding programs. Qualified candidates must be excellent writers, organized, self-motivated, professional, and able to work in a fast paced office. Interested applicants should email a resume and writing sample to grantsinternship@gmail.com.

211024
WEB DEVELOPER -
Senate Republican Leadership office seeks a web application developer strongly experienced in PHP/MySQL/Javascript. Work involves developing and deploying web applications using ColdFusion or PHP, performing integration work with CF and PHP based legacy systems. Other necessary requirements include experience with both MySQL and MSSQL Server as well as basic experience with Windows/Apache/PHP/MySQL web application server stack environment and significant experience with HTML/CSS stylesheets, Photoshop, etc to design and modify static web pages and tweak graphics, layouts, etc. The employee will work with both technical and policy staff to determine application design. Work includes web programming and troubleshooting to create new services and support technical operations. Work also includes creating and deploying new content by posting web content or graphical work as needed under deadline. This is an entry to mid-level position. Strong communication and organizational skills needed. Degree in Computer Science (or equivalent experience) is preferred. Salary is commensurate with experience. Please email a cover letter, resume, and references to resumes@src.senate.gov.

211022
ASSISTANT TO THE STAFF DIRECTOR -
Republican Staff Director seeks Assistant for busy Committee Office. Successful candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and have strong administrative, communication, and writing skills, as well as possess the ability to handle multiple priorities and work well under pressure. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, composing correspondence, managing the Committee’s internship program, maintaining the Staff Director’s schedule, making travel arrangements, and routing materials through the Committee. Prior Hill experience preferred, but not required. Please email cover letter, resume, and references to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

211021
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT -
Northeastern Democrat seeks Legislative Assistant to handle Tax, Financial Industry, Commerce, Small Business, Social Security and related issues. Hill experience required. Must be able to multi-task and turn around work product quickly. Salary commensurate with experience. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

211017
DEPUTY PRESS SECRETARY -
Western Democratic Senator seeks experienced, dynamic communications professional to serve as Deputy Press Secretary. The ideal applicant will be an excellent writer and editor with a proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, develop innovative new media strategies and build strong relationships with traditional media. Duties will include overseeing new media; drafting and editing news releases, speeches and op-eds; and developing website content. This is not an entry-level position; at least two years of professional communications experience is required. On-record and Hill experience are both preferred. The position reports to the Communications Director in Washington, D.C. For consideration, send cover letter, resume and writing samples to demcomsdirector@gmail.com.

211016
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT/DIRECTOR OF SCHEDULING -
Northeastern Republican Senator seeks detail-oriented, highly organized, and professional individual to serve as Executive Assistant/Director of Scheduling. This is a senior-level position and requires the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Primary duties include, but are not limited to, working directly with the Senator and the Chief of Staff to create the Senator’s schedule, keep the Senator on time and on task, oversee personal correspondence, manage all aspects of the Senator’s travel and work with staff to ensure briefing materials are prepared for meetings and events. Ideal candidate will possess strong oral and written communication skills, ability to exercise discretion and maintain the confidentiality of information; long hours are often required in this position. Hill experience preferred. Office is an equal opportunity employer. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to schedulingresumes15@gmail.com.

211015
DEPUTY SCHEDULER -
Northeastern Republican office seeks a detail-oriented, highly organized, and professional individual to serve as the Assistant Scheduler. This person would be responsible for working with the Director of Scheduling and responding to all incoming invitations, researching travel arrangements and help with scheduling D.C. appointments. A successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual with the ability to multi-task, adapt quickly to changing situations in a fast-paced environment. Hill experience preferred but not required. Office is an equal opportunity employer. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to schedulingresumes15@gmail.com

211014
SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR -
Senator Scott P. Brown seeks a Systems Administrator to oversee computer systems in D.C. and State offices. Major responsibilities include determining hardware, software and system functional specifications to meet the IT needs of the office, and maintaining and troubleshooting hardware and software problems related to the computer network, desktop units, and other office equipment. Ability to troubleshoot (network, hardware, and software), plus knowledge of Microsoft Office 2007, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows server 2003, SharePoint, and Macintosh. Qualified candidates should be well-organized, able to balance multiple-tasks, maintain composure under pressure, dependable and flexible. Applicants must also demonstrate a strong aptitude for training staff on computer applications, and have strong oral and written communication skills. Some Hill experience preferred but not required. Office is an equal opportunity employer. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to scottpbrownresumes@gmail.com.

211012
DIRECTOR OF SCHEDULING -
Democratic Senator seeks highly organized, detail oriented person to serve as Director of Scheduling. This is a senior-level position and requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and creatively solve problems. Primary duties include, but are not limited to, working directly with the Member and senior management to create Member’s schedule, drafting correspondence, manage all aspects of the Member’s travel and work with staff to ensure briefing materials are prepared for meetings and events. Ideal candidate will possess strong oral and written communication skills, ability to exercise discretion, be team oriented, maintain confidentiality, available to work long hours as necessary and be resourceful. Hill experience recommended but not required. Please submit a cover letter and resume by email to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

211008
PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBER -
Democratic Senator on the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee seeks a Professional Staff Member for Subcommittee to handle aging, HHS appropriations, and some health issues. This position is in a fast paced office and requires great attention to detail. A successful candidate must work well under pressure, be able to work independently and as part of a team, and have strong writing, organizational, and communication skills. Hill or related experience required. Maryland connections preferred. This is not an entry level position. Please email cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov. No phone calls please.

211007
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT -
Democratic Senator is seeking a Legislative Assistant to handle budget, tax, banking, and other economic issues. Hill or related experience necessary. Must be flexible, creative and work well under pressure. Strong writing and analytical skills needed. Please email resume, cover letter and brief writing sample to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line. Salary commensurate with experience.

211005
SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR -
Republican Senator seeking junior or mid-level Systems Administrator to manage Windows-based computer operations for offices with a combined staff of 55 in Washington, D.C. and throughout the state. SA will be responsible for maintenance of the LAN; servers, workstations, laptops and other mobile devices, email accounts, printers and all other network-based office equipment. Additional duties include management of IT budget in consultation with the Office Manager, troubleshooting emergent IT problems (hardware, software, and network), maintaining equipment inventory, and updating website as needed. Qualified candidates will be detail-oriented, resourceful, organized, proactive, possess a strong aptitude for training and assisting staff with computer applications, and demonstrate knowledge and enthusiasm for new technology. Knowledge of HTML is encouraged but not required. Senate background and experience with Capitol Correspond preferred. Salary is commensurate with experience. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

211000
REPUBLICAN RESEARCH ASSISTANT -
Senate Committee is seeking a research assistant experienced in financial and tax policy to support priorities of Republican Senators and committee staff. Candidates must be meticulous researchers and writers and work well under pressure. Hill experience and advanced degree preferred but not required. New England ties a plus. Please e-mail cover letter, resume, references, and two writing samples to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

201099
STAFF ASSISTANT -
Senior Republican Senator seeks a highly motivated, well-organized college graduate for a front desk position in Washington, DC. The candidate must be able to initiate and implement multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced office atmosphere. The candidate also must have strong oral and written communication skills. Please submit a cover letter, resume and brief writing sample to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

201098
LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT -
Moderate Democratic member of the Senate Armed Services and Intelligence Committees seeks Legislative Correspondent to handle constituent mail and meetings, research, and other tasks relating to foreign policy and national security issues. Candidates must possess proven analytical and writing skills, a strong background in national security issues, and the ability to remain organized in a fast-paced environment. Military experience or relevant graduate studies preferred. Please send cover e-mail and resume to frstaffer@gmail.com with subject “LC Position.” No phone calls please.

201096
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT -
Southern Democratic Senator seeks Executive Assistant. It is the responsibility of the person in this position to assist the Senator with most immediate needs as well as to keep the Senator on time and on task. The EA assembles briefing materials for the Senator for all meetings and events. The position also includes making all travel arrangements for the Senator as well as handling reimbursements and receipts, overseeing personal correspondence, etc. This position also involves driving Member to and from events on a regular basis, so knowledge of driving in the District is helpful. A tie to the Southeast is preferred. Long hours are often required of this position. Necessary skills include positive attitude, ability to work under pressure and in a high-stress environment, attention to detail, good phone manner, strong organizational, communication and writing skills, efficiency, and discretion. Please submit cover letter, resume and references to SouthernDemEA@gmail.com

201095
MAIL MANAGER -
Democratic Senator seeks qualified individual for Mail Manager position. The Mail Manager is responsible for, but not limited to: reading, sorting, and scanning incoming constituent mail for distribution to legislative staff; data-entry and preparing weekly mail reports. Ideal candidates should possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills and be detail-oriented. Experience with IQ mail system a plus. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

201085
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT -
Democratic Senator active in foreign relations is seeking an experienced Legislative Assistant to handle foreign relations, intelligence and trade issues. Applicants must have significant experience and expertise in foreign policy, as well as the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in an extremely fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Hill experience and an advanced degree or law degree are preferred. A security clearance is helpful. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and brief writing sample to senateforeignpolicyjob@gmail.com.

201067
PRESS INTERN (UNPAID) -
Western Democratic Senator seeks hard-working, self-motivated press intern for busy communications shop. Responsibilities include compiling daily clips, producing web content and updating website, pitching local media outlets, overseeing press lists and providing administrative support. The ideal candidate will be a team player with excellent writing and organizational skills, and the ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Hill experience preferred, but not required. Job requires early morning arrival. Please e-mail cover letter, resume and two short writing samples to demcomsdirector@gmail.com.

201065
PRESS SECRETARY -
Moderate Southern Democratic Senator seeks energetic Press Secretary with excellent writing skills for fast-paced press office. Duties include drafting press releases, statements and talking points; planning and staffing the Senator for Washington and in-state media events; regular in-state travel; build strong relationships with Washington and in-state press; general press operations support. Candidates must be able to write quickly and accurately, have proficiency in or desire to master varied media tools, including a broadcast-quality video camera. Team-comes-first attitude and sense of humor are musts. Prior press, campaign or journalism experience required. Please email cover letter, resume and two writing samples to southerndempressjob@gmail.com.

201064
PRESS INTERNS -
The office of U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) seeks unpaid press interns for fast-paced, aggressive communications office. Press interns will work closely with Communications Director, Press Secretary, and Press Assistant on a variety of tasks. Responsibilities include answering the press line and fielding calls from reporters, working with communications office and legislative staff to compile reports and other documents for media distribution, working with Press Assistant to compile daily press clips for Senator’s review, coordinating daily update of reporter contact lists, and work with communications office on new media projects. Position requires a keen attention to detail, the ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines, and the ability to demonstrate professionalism and discretion at all times. Strong writing and grammar skills and proficiency of Microsoft Office applications required. Journalism/communications background and Ohio ties a plus. To apply, please submit cover letter, resume, and two writing samples to SenBrownPressIntern@gmail.com.

201063
SPEECHWRITER -
Democratic Senator seeks an experienced Speechwriter to write speeches, op-eds and press statements. Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Hill experience preferred. Please send resume and writing sample to democraticspeechwriter@gmail.com

201037
DEPUTY COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR -
Progressive Northeast Senator seeks Deputy Communications Director for a four person press shop. Responsibilities include: planning and implementing media strategy, including "new" media; writing press releases and other materials; and building and maintaining relationships with members of the media and editorial boards. Candidates must have exceptional writing skills, ability to work quickly under tight deadlines and work well as part of a team. Hill or campaign experience is preferred. Please send resume and writing sample to DepCommDir@gmail.com.

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